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Thunderbird 115 "Supernova" launches on Monday, July 10th! It's our first step towards a more modern, more beautiful, and more customizable Thunderbird experience.

We think you're going to love it, and we are endlessly grateful for all of your support throughout the years 💙

Jul 6, 2023 at 5:36pmWeb
Show thread🇬🇧Daron BrewoodJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Can’t wait, dreading which of my extensions will stop working though. Could be a deal breaker.
Show threadAndreas EfthymiouJul 8, 2023
@t3kk @thunderbird I was thinking the same thing for my extensions! :)
Show thread🇬🇧Daron BrewoodJul 8, 2023
@aefthymiou @thunderbird I’m away for a few days so hopefully authors will have updated their creations by the time I return. Fingers crossed for us all.
Show threadEva Libuše Debora PavlíkováJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird sounds interesting, will check out then.
Show threadUrsidinoj/The BjornsdottirsJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Know that this will be renowned as a regression in usability.
Show threadThunderbird: Free Your InboxJul 6, 2023
@ellenor2000 Why do you say that?
Show threadSriram "sri" Ramkrishna - 😼Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird @ellenor2000 likely that any new UX change will lead to the death of a cherished workflow OR it could lead to a revelation of a better workflow!
Show threadUrsidinoj/The BjornsdottirsJul 6, 2023
@sri @thunderbird Every UI/UX change since 2014 that has occurred in a program more than 6 years old has made it worse, maybe excepting font rendering.
Show threadPlayer2alpha 🧑‍💻🧌Jul 7, 2023
@sri @thunderbird @ellenor2000 Obligatory https://xkcd.com/1172/
Workflow

xkcd
Show threadYMSTNTJul 6, 2023
@ellenor2000 @thunderbird It might cause some headaches for some people (there definitely will be some very angry loud (minority)), but as far as I know, the most controversal UI changes (density, unified folders etc.) can be reverted in settings, because the Thunderbird team actually listens to user feedback (unlike some big companies).
Show threadThunderbird: Free Your InboxJul 6, 2023
@ymstnt @ellenor2000 Indeed. in fact, we're not even defaulting to the view you see in these screenshots. So it should still feel very comfortable to people who are used to the existing layouts.
Show threadCharlie RJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird @ymstnt @ellenor2000 Ah this is so great to hear! I will definitely try out all the new layout options, because it looks great! And if the density doesn't work for me, then I'll use the existing layout. Thanks for being considerate Thunderbird team!
Show threadlaurentJul 7, 2023
@thunderbird
This might actually be an issue. People who love Thunderbird's current UI will slowly get annoyed. People who currently can't use it because it's scruffy looking, will not go into the settings to make it look modern. I believe you should create a"Thunderbird Neue" app that starts with a fresh UI, and don't alienate both groups.
@ymstnt @ellenor2000
Show threadYMSTNTJul 7, 2023
@lobau @thunderbird @ellenor2000 Just adding a heads up about the new features (maybe even a walkthrough) would solve that imo.
Show threadnicksname he/himJul 9, 2023
So I would need to install a new app and import all my settings and accounts? @lobau
I don't see how this would be better.
@thunderbird @ymstnt @ellenor2000
Show threadNemeth/Star Productions 🇪🇺Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird great so early. I'm excited from the beta test already. The new design is nice and much cleaner 👍
Show threadRémi DupréJul 6, 2023

@thunderbird I can't wait to test it!

It will certainly take some time to get used to after all this time, but it is awesome to see a Thunderbird that fits the 2020's 😍

Show threadThunderbird: Free Your InboxJul 6, 2023
@remidupre The best thing is, you can still use the traditional wide view and "table" layout you're used to, if you want!
Show threadBenjamin RichardsonJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Congratulations! Looking forward to giving it a try.
Show threadChristian Moved Servers ➡️Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Excited to try this!
Show threadSusanoo no MikotoJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird when will it be available on @fdroidorg 😍
Show threadThunderbird: Free Your InboxJul 6, 2023
@dan_tran_van @fdroidorg We're aiming for Q4 to have Thunderbird for Android released -- and yep, it'll be on F-Droid.
Show threadOdnetninIJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird @dan_tran_van @fdroidorg Would it with K-9 Mail? Or will be a totally different app? Could we import our settings from K-9 Mail?
Show threadJ.R. OrciJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird It's so shiny 🤩
Show threadYMSTNTJul 6, 2023

@thunderbird Looks fabolous, Monday couldn't come sooner (though I wouldn't skip the weekend, I need some rest  ).

Looks like the e-mail dark mode is built in now? Is this correct? Does that mean I can finally ditch Dark Reader?

Show threadabhijithJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird You have got me oscillating between "That's not my Thunderbird😡" and "Aww.. that is so pretty". What sorcery is this?🤣🤣🤣
Show threadHenrique JorgeJul 6, 2023
Fantastic!
Show threadFabian DellwingJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird TbSync and Conversations are not yet compatible. So it's a hard pass for now.
Show threadsyd 💕Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird can't wait to see which extensions will stop working - since that wouldn't be something I mind as I am just so thankful for all the refactoring that needed to happen to make this possible 🥰
Show thread𝔻𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕔.𝕥𝕖𝕔𝕙Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird
Wow. It was about time to have a beautiful modern UI on this legendary software!
Show threadbenedoltJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Oh, it looks so good - can't wait to get the update. :) Thanks for all the hard work!!!
Show threadP. S. F.Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird 😍
Show threadBigBonJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Woooo 🥳🥳
Show threadkapsiRJul 6, 2023

@thunderbird Looking forward to try it out...

Updates for stable channel on Monday too?

Show threadMikkel Roald-ArbølJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Having been on the beta for a while, I can only say that the new layout is absolutely amazing! Congrats on the launch!🥳
Show threadVeedemsJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird any plans for an iOS client anywhere down the road?
Show threadBraydJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird would love to be able to use it with Microsoft Exchange accounts but they don't work with Thunderbird without paying 10€ per year or so for Owl
Show threadderukuJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird The new look is great!
Show threadJohn Van HamJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird this looks really awesome! 👍
Show thread🇪🇺Grey08 🇩🇪🇬🇧Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Please tell me i can switch that to the old layout o.o
That's horrible big and a waste of space and way to many colors o.o
Show threadErik Chendo TegonJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird i will test this new version on my second notebook.
Show threadKalziJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Any chance of a system tray icon for notifications when the client is closed? This is the only reason why I don't use thunderbird.
Show threadAndreas SchantlJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Time to give Apple Mail a pass. Hoping the new list view will get some more polish to look like in the early mockups. Have been using the beta for private mails for quite some time and looking forward to the stable release 😍
Show threadgabooJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird i hope unified folders can be disabled. Othewise looks nice.
Show threadarkhiJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird And we’re quite excited. The wait is hard! :)
Show threadCuban's BullspitJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird never thought I would look forward to a Monday!
Show threadCubeOfCheeseJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird can't wait!
Show threadAhmad 🇪🇬🇵🇸Jul 6, 2023

@thunderbird God damn!! Thought this day was never coming.

Thanks Mozilla💗

Show threadAcilius  Jul 7, 2023
@Dislocate6281 @thunderbird you and me both! 😄💚
Show threadgoryramsyJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird oooooh, sexy
Show threadChris (He/Him)Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird looks super clean ❤️
Show threadManfred Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird MacOS, iPad, iPhone?
Show threadThunderbird: Free Your InboxJul 6, 2023
@Breznsoiza macOS definitely. Our mobile version for iOS will begin development this year, and hopefully we'll have more to share with you early in 2024.
Show threadManfred Jul 6, 2023
@thunderbird
Show threadStefan SchollJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird I'm prepared to hate it for about a week (maybe less) and then don't want to ever go back.
Show threadThunderbird: Free Your InboxJul 6, 2023
@Stefan_S_from_H This seems reasonable 😅
Show threadomg! ubuntuJul 6, 2023
@thunderbird Oooh! Is there a beta version I can try earlier?
Show threadDave Jul 6, 2023

@omgubuntu

Looks to me like there is. I've been on this for a while, it's very nice!

@thunderbird

Show threadDmitri Goosens Jul 6, 2023

@omgubuntu @thunderbird

Have been running Beta for a couple of weeks…
One word : #awesome !!!